# General Business Management (Associate in Science)

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business and Accounting

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=78

This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to progress from entry-level positions in management into higher positions of authority. The program will teach and reinforce business competencies within the context of marshalling and controlling resources and developing managerial decision-making and professional communication skills. Topics include accounting, business law, business communications, human resources, organizational behavior, supervision/management principles and business computer applications. Successful completion of this program will lead to improved managerial skills and abilities that will increase opportunities for entry-level managerial positions and promotional opportunities.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Demonstrate creative critical thinking skills by integrating and applying appropriate concepts, technologies and decision making techniques to effectively evaluate and manage a business.
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand ethical and cultural perspectives.

**Required courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GNBUS-2 | Concepts in Personal Finance | 3 |
| GNBUS-6 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| GNBUS-9 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| GNBUS-10 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| GNBUS-18 | Business Law | 3 |
| GNBUS-21 | Business Communication | 3 |
| GNBUS-48 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| GNBUS-52 | Business English | 3 |
| GNBUS-56 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| **Complete one course from the following:** | |  |
| ACCT-10 | General Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT-11 | Principles of Accounting-Financial | 4 |
| **Complete one course from the following:** | |  |
| GNBUS-30 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| GNBUS-33 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| **Total units required for degree major** | | **37** |

Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.